Job and Family Health issue

Hi Canadian,

Just one thought: take it one day at a time. Or one event at a time. My sister had breast cancer last year. It really worked out OK if I could remember to take it one day at a time, no worrying about the future or regrets about the past. It sounds easier said than done but it is worth a try.

about your job, are there other leads you can pursue? Good luck.

Love,

Hi AC,

Great advice by O.G. above!

I will add my encouragement to not get overwhelmed by the big picture.

Both of the stressors you mentioned would result in anxiety for anyone...it is a normal response to such things.

We don't have control of situations like this, but we how we respond is within our management...and that is a very powerful tool.

Being pro-active in regards to your job is certainly in order. If the current situation is not working out in your favor, then seeking to find an alternative employment is of course the next step.

As far as the bad news that your loved one is facing (and I am sorry to hear this!) there is only so much you can do. Staying as positive as possible for them and yourself...offering support...working your coping skills to keep you calm are all good tools to help manage a difficult situation.

Keep talking with us. Letting all these thoughts and feelings out is cathartic, and part of why we are all here for each other.

(((Hugs)))

S.C.

Today I went to see my grandfather in hospital, his health took a turn very recently so I wasn't expecting it. He seemed fine 2/3 months ago but it doesn't look like he will be with us much longer as he is in palliative care. He was very weak and lost a lot of weight since I last saw him but was asking me about baseball and the hockey teams I play on and what was going on in the MLB, it was very tough to keep it together but the past few hours I just felt like I should have spent more time with him up... until 2 months ago he was very healthy for his age and i'm filled with this regret. It sounds silly but I can't help but think it. I also feel very bad for my grandmother as a year and half ago she was diagnosed with alzheimer's. I got my prescription so of Clonzapam so I'm not worried about panic attacks, but I'm very regretful now.

That's sad my dear I know the feeling, that is life.

I hope you feel better soon